Using “Free Quote” sites is broken.
Directory sites don’t vet builders. They just sell your contact details to whoever picks up the phone first.
Stop being sold as a lead. Hire an independent broker who works for you.
See Pricing & OptionsWhy pay us to find you a builder?
It’s a simple fact of the industry: The best builders are not buying leads on directory sites.
Quality trades are booked out months in advance. They don’t need to pay for your phone number. To get them, you have to chase them.
We don’t just “get quotes.”
We use our industry influence to get your project onto the tender lists of the top-tier, invite-only builders who usually ignore cold calls.
The Directory Site Reality
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You get the “Desperate” Trades If a builder is paying for leads, they have no work. There is usually a reason for that.
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Zero Quality Control Directory sites are ad platforms, not project managers. They don’t care if the builder ghosts you or does a bad job.
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The “Lowball” Trap To win the lead, they quote low. Once you sign, they hit you with variations to make their profit back.
The Difference is in the Business Model
| Feature | Directory Sites (HiPages etc) | HomeCost Concierge |
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| Who pays? | The Builder pays for the lead | You pay for the service |
| Who is the customer? | The Builder is the customer | YOU are the customer |
| Builder Selection | Whoever is fastest/desperate | Manually vetted & solvency checked |
| Scope of Works | Vague (Builder guesses) | Strict (We work with you to develop a defined scope) |
| Conflict of Interest | High (They need volume) | Zero (We are 100% independent) |
Choose Your Level of Protection
From DIY tools to Done-For-You sourcing.
DIY Price Guide
“I want to do the research myself.”
Best for the smaller jobs and those who want to take the driver’s seat
- 2026 Cost Guide (PDF)
- Excel Estimator Tool
- 100-Point Checklist
Quote Audit
“I have a quote, but I’m worried it’s missing things.”
Best for smaller renovation projects up to $50k in value
- Review of up to 3 Quotes
- Forensic “Red Flag” Report
- Hidden Cost Check
- 30-minute Phone or Video Call to Discuss Results
The Shortlist
“I can’t find good trades. Get me 3 reliable quotes.”
Best for the larger renovation projects above $50k
- We find 3 Vetted Builders
- License & Insurance Check
- Availability Verification
- Direct Introduction
Full Concierge
“Handle the whole tender process for me.”
Best for new home builds
- We Manage The Tender
- Scope of Works Creation
- Site Visit Coordination
- Contract Negotiation
*For “The Shortlist” & “Concierge”, we guarantee to find builders available to quote your specific project.
Don’t gamble on your biggest asset.
Building and renovating are some of the most expensive financial transactions of your life. Don’t go in blind.
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